Make up your mind yet?
I just heard the Nait XS for the first time and was totally blown away. I was paired with a very expensive older Naim CD with outboard power source and Naim floor standing speakers and all stock Naim cables. Have to say I have never heard a stereo system sound more like real music than this set up playing a disk with recorded acoustic guitar. Maybe some as musical, but not more so.
If the Naim sounded good with the notoriously hard to drive Dynaudios, then it can very likely drive any of the others which are more efficient. If you like the sound of the NAD and think you need more umph for bass heavy music, then it may be for you. M3's are already appearing steeply discounted, which makes me think NAD may be going to update this model soon. The M3 is a very nice amp, but the Nait XS is really special.
If you are concerned about resale value, the M3 will probably not hold up as well as the Naim.
As for the speakers, My guess is the Dyna's are going to be strongest for rock or more uptempo music, with a bigger sound once they get up on plane. The Sonus Fabers are going to excel at Jazz, vocals and small acoustic groups or chamber music. The PSB's will be more well rounded and do a pretty good job at everything. What has your experience been? The Sonus Fabers have to win the WAF contest hands down.
I just heard the Nait XS for the first time and was totally blown away. I was paired with a very expensive older Naim CD with outboard power source and Naim floor standing speakers and all stock Naim cables. Have to say I have never heard a stereo system sound more like real music than this set up playing a disk with recorded acoustic guitar. Maybe some as musical, but not more so.
If the Naim sounded good with the notoriously hard to drive Dynaudios, then it can very likely drive any of the others which are more efficient. If you like the sound of the NAD and think you need more umph for bass heavy music, then it may be for you. M3's are already appearing steeply discounted, which makes me think NAD may be going to update this model soon. The M3 is a very nice amp, but the Nait XS is really special.
If you are concerned about resale value, the M3 will probably not hold up as well as the Naim.
As for the speakers, My guess is the Dyna's are going to be strongest for rock or more uptempo music, with a bigger sound once they get up on plane. The Sonus Fabers are going to excel at Jazz, vocals and small acoustic groups or chamber music. The PSB's will be more well rounded and do a pretty good job at everything. What has your experience been? The Sonus Fabers have to win the WAF contest hands down.